Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.M. Schust. & Damsh.) Kartt. & L. Söderstr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 120 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201952
Common Names
- Barbilophozia rubescens
- Rubescens Barbilophozia
- Rubescens Moss
Description
Barbilophozia rubescens (also called Barbilophozia, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallose form. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and can be found in moist, shady environments such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Barbilophozia rubescens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barbilophozia rubescens has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Barbilophozia rubescens
Barbilophozia rubescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Middle East, and in parts of North Africa.
Barbilophozia rubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbilophozia rubescens?
Barbilophozia rubescens
What is the common name of Barbilophozia rubescens?
Red-stemmed liverwort
What is the natural habitat of Barbilophozia rubescens?
It is found in moist, shady places, often in mossy areas.
Species in the Barbilophozia genus
Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family
Anastrepta orcadensis,
Anastrophyllum assimile,
Anastrophyllum donnianum,
Anastrophyllum michauxii,
Anastrophyllum auritum,
Anastrophyllum stellatum,
Anastrophyllum tubulosum,
Anastrophyllum piligerum,
Anastrophyllum ciliatum,
Anastrophyllum esenbeckii,
Anastrophyllum joergensenii,
Anastrophyllum nigrescens,
Anastrophyllum ellipticum,
Anastrophyllum squarrosum,
Anastrophyllum alpinum,
Anastrophyllum divergens,
Anastrophyllum fissum,
Anastrophyllum obtusum,
Barbilophozia barbata,
Barbilophozia hatcheri,
Barbilophozia lycopodioides,
Barbilophozia rubescens,
Barbilophozia sudetica,
Biantheridion undulifolium,
Chandonanthus squarrosus,
Crossocalyx hellerianus,
Crossocalyx tenuis,
Gymnocolea inflata,
Hamatostrepta concinna,
Hattoria yakushimensis,
Isopaches bicrenatus,
Isopaches decolorans,
Isopaches alboviridis,
Isopaches pumicicola,
Neoorthocaulis attenuatus,
Neoorthocaulis binsteadii,
Neoorthocaulis floerkei,
Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus,
Orthocaulis atlanticus,
Orthocaulis cavifolius,
Plicanthus giganteus,
Plicanthus hirtellus,
Plicanthus birmensis,
Plicanthus difficilis,
Schljakovia kunzeana,
Schljakovianthus quadrilobus,
Sphenolobopsis pearsonii,
Sphenolobus minutus,
Sphenolobus saxicola,
Sphenolobus austroamericanus,